Friday 10 December 2010

College golf team tops league


THE UHI Golf Team, made up students studying the BA (Hons) Golf Management degree at North Highland College in Dornoch, are currently top of the Scottish University Sports/BUCS winter league.

The team, who play their home matches on the Struie Course at Royal Dornoch Golf Club, have beaten teams from Edinburgh University, Heriot-Watt University and recently gained a good draw against Dundee away from home.

The league of seven teams from across Scotland is made up of eight-man teams, playing each team once.

Alan Fleming, team coach, PGA Professional and golf management lecturer for North Highland College, says: “The team have had a really good start to this year’s league. The UHI Golf Team is performing well, and when you consider the size of the pool of students in comparison to some of the other teams, the strength of our team is quite impressive.

“So far there have been 12 different players representing the team this year, providing good competition for places. The students all play and practice regularly as part of their programme of study as well as for recreation and competition. This helps them develop a good level of consistency and competitive spirit.

“At this point I am confident that the team will go on to qualify for the British Unis, a great achievement for the team, for the golf management programme, for North Highland College and for the UHI.

“The golf team is grateful for the continued support of Royal Dornoch Golf Club and Neil Hampton, their new club manager, as well as Willie MacKay, clubgolf Regional Manager for the Highlands.”

Golfing visitors to the area can receive 30% off green fees at both Royal Dornoch courses, Golspie, Tain and Brora for the cost of a £30 Dornoch Firth golf pass card. Visit www.dornochfirth.co.uk for more information.

Monday 22 November 2010

Royal Golf Hotel wins Gold Standard Award


Congratulations to the Royal Golf Hotel, Dornoch which won Hotel of the Year(Large hotel category) at the glittering Golf Tourism Scotland’s Gold Standard Awards held at the Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa in North Berwick last week. The sell-out event has become the golf industry’s annual jamboree during which the very best of Scottish golf tourism is celebrated. Nominations for this category were open to hotels with more than 20 bedrooms which provide services to golf visitors.
Why not purchase a Dornoch Firth Golf pass, stay at the Royal Golf Hotel and play Brora, Golspie, Tain and the two Royal Dornoch courses - Championship and Struie. Passes are available at http://www.dornochfirthgolf.co.uk/ and from each of the participating clubs.

Friday 27 August 2010

Where in the World Radio Broadcast Praises Dornoch

Broadcasting live from Dornoch last night emminent Travel Editor Andy Mossack singled out Dornoch and the surrounding area as 'one of my favourite places in the world.'

The travel writer requested a visit to the area through North Highland Tourism with the help of some of its members including Brora Golf Club, The Royal Marine Hotel, Brora, the Dornoch Castle Hotel and Royal Dornoch Golf Club. During his stay Andy will also experience a wildlife boat trip with EcoVentures of Cromarty.

Andy will be writing features about the recently introduced Dornoch Firth Golf Pass which offers visitors 30% discount at Golspie, Tain, Brora and the two Royal Dornoch golf courses for a card price of £30. The promotion is supported by local hotels in the area and VisitScotland and Highland Council East Sutherland and Edderton and Tain and Easter Ross ward discretionary fund.

Further information is available at: www.dornochfirthgolf.co.uk

Thursday 19 August 2010

Head Greenkeeper scoops Royal Dornoch's Carnegie Shield


Alexander MacDonald, Head Greenkeeper at Golspie Golf Club, won the prestigious Carnegie Shield at Royal Dornoch last Saturday 14 August. This famous event lasts for 7 days with all competitors playing 2 rounds of stroke play - the top 32 then move to match play until finally there are just 2 left. Alexander had made the final on one previous occasion but this is the first time that he has come away with the top prize, after beating local competitor, Christopher “Chippy” Mailey, in the final match.
'We knew Alexander was in fine form as earlier in the season he had won the Golspie Club Championship and followed that with victory in the W.A.MacRae Trophy with a new course record' said John Davies, Golspie Golf Club.

Golspie Golf Club is one of the four clubs operating The Dornoch Firth Golf Pass that brings together five of the Highland’s finest golf courses with an easy to book golf card for the visitor, enabling great discounts to be taken throughout the year.
With a £30 Dornoch Firth Golf Pass you receive 30% off when you play Brora, Golspie, Tain and Royal Dornoch’s Championship Links and Struie course.

The card can be purchased at any of the courses involved and many other attractions and accommodation providers in the area or you can visit our website and do it all from there. You then simply book your tee times direct with the golf club to receive your discount.
Further information at http://www.dornochfirthgolf.co.uk/

Tuesday 13 July 2010

Dining at Golspie

Last time I was at Golspie it was great to see a new catering set up.

The 30/40 seater Clubhouse Restaurant at Golspie Golf Club opened in March 2009. It features a brand new name and Management. A young couple with local connections are the new faces behind the Fairway Restaurant. They will be serving affordable Bistro-style food all year round and hosting many theme nights throughout the year. A friendly and welcoming atmosphere awaits you on arrival.

Penelope Lee and Robert Stephenson are the partnership running the business. Penelope is the Restaurant Manager who caters to your every need and Robert is the Head Chef. Robert is a Professionally trained Chef of over 10 years with experience in one and two AA Rosette Establishments. With his capability and knowledge you are sure to enjoy your meal. There really is something for everyone with a Children's' menu and Senior Discount day on a Thursday. There is also usually an Event night on every two weeks on a Saturday Night.

For more information visit the Golspie Golf club website

Tain Golf Week Entry Form


There's still time to register for Tain's Golf Week which takes place from the 31st of July.

You can get more information from the golf course website or download a Tain Golf Week PDF entry form here

Brora Golf Club on Facebook

Who says technology and golf clubs don't go?! Brora Golf Club are now on Facebook where you can keep up to date with members and visitors alike with some interesting anecdotes!

Have a look at Brora Golf Club on Facebook and Click on Like to keep up to speed with the goings on at Tern Bay!

Dornoch Golf Club Appoint New General Manager

Royal Dornoch Golf Club have announced the appointment of Neil Hampton as the club's new General Manager.

Neil who is currently golf and marketing director of Fairways and Loch Ness Golf Club will start his position on 1st of September 2010.

He was selected from over 50 applicants, many of whom were of a very high calibre and will take with him to the club a wealth of experience in golf club management, marketing and the hospitality trade.

Further information is available from the Royal Dornoch Golf Club website

Hotel Partners for Dornoch Firth Golf

The launch of the new website for the Dornoch Firth Golf Pass also showcases five preferred accommodation partners for the golf group.

The Golf pass which offers 30% off green fees for the cost of a £30 golf card has signed up The Royal Marine Hotel and The Sutherland Inn in Brora, and the refurbished Royal Golf Hotel, Burghfield House and Dornoch Castle Hotel as partners and the cards will be available for purchase from each of these properties.

You can find out more about the accommodation on the Dornoch Firth Accommodation guide page.